If a birthing person couldn't perform an abortion themselves legally, they can't hire someone to do it. It would create a loophole

If you create a legal system where it's illegal for a doctor to perform an abortion, but legally a pregnant person can do it themselves, that creates an exploit. If they can do it themselves legally, that means they can hire someone to do it for them legally as well.<br><br>It's like the game of Stratego where the flag is allowed in all squares but the camp area. That was an original rule that was removed, but the idea still applies.